Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZWA-2 vs Sonoff Dongle-PZG23

Updated April 2026

Data from Amazon and official Nabu Casa and Sonoff sites.

2026 verdict

In this 2026 comparison, Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZWA-2 comes out ahead overall. The comparison tilts its way because of rating and antenna gain, with its broader overall balance keeping it in front. The only strong reason to choose Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 is if price is more important to you than the overall verdict. That is why Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZWA-2 wins the verdict here.

Winner

Nabu Casa

Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZWA-2

$79.00

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Sonoff

Sonoff Dongle-PZG23

$39.90

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Feature	Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZWA-2	Sonoff Dongle-PZG23	Winner
Price	$79.00	$39.90	Sonoff Dongle-PZG23
Rating	4.8	4.6	Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZWA-2
Antenna Gain	+3.38dBi	2 dBi	Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZWA-2
Warranty	1 year	1 year	Tie
Power	USB	USB	Tie
Connectivity	USB	USB	Tie
Zigbee Router	NO	NO	Tie
Z-Wave Chip Model	EF32ZG23	EF32ZG23	Tie
Z-Wave Controller	YES	YES	Tie
Thread Border Router	NO	NO	Tie
Matter Bridge	NO	NO	Tie
Amplifier Gain	+20dB	+20dB	Tie

Winner

Nabu Casa

Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZWA-2

$79.00

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+ Rating: 4.8
+ Antenna Gain: +3.38dBi
- Price: $79.00 vs $39.90

Sonoff

Sonoff Dongle-PZG23

$39.90

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+ Price: $39.90
- Rating: 4.6 vs 4.8
- Antenna Gain: 2 dBi vs +3.38dBi

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZWA-2 or Sonoff Dongle-PZG23?: Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZWA-2 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for rating and antenna gain.
What is the biggest difference between Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZWA-2 and Sonoff Dongle-PZG23?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZWA-2 lists $79.00, while Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 lists $39.90.
Which one looks better on price?: Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZWA-2 is listed at $79.00, while Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 is listed at $39.90. Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 (better spec).
Who should buy Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZWA-2?: Choose Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZWA-2 if your priority is rating and antenna gain and that matters more than price.
Who should buy Sonoff Dongle-PZG23?: Choose Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 if your priority is price and that matters more than rating.

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